10/10 Excellent
Shannon B.
21 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shannon B.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Apartment
Beautiful Decorated Apartment located in the heart of Downtown Bardstown, KY
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bardstown, KY
- Bardstown Civil War Museum3 min walk
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park1 min drive
- Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center4 min drive
- Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)58 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Convertible sofa Bed in LR
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Beautiful Decorated Apartment located in the heart of Downtown Bardstown, KY
Beautifully restored apartment overlooking beautiful downtown Bardstown, KY. Experience all that Bardstown has to offer with shopping, great food and a vibrant nightlife. Spend a relaxing night in your completely private 1200 sq. ft. apartment above our quaint Soap & Candle Shop (Making Good Scentz). Enjoy a brand new spa-like bathroom and newly designed layout featuring private bedrooms with queen beds as well as a pull out convertible couch that creates a full-size bed. Each room has Televisions with Cable TV. Complimentary wifi is also available. Designated parking in back. Coffee, tea, water and light snacks provided. Living room also includes a work desk for our business travelers.
Just a short walk to many amenities including food, bars, nightlife, drug stores, groceries as well as many local historical and Kentucky Bourbon Trail activities.
The apartment is located on the second floor above our soap and candle shop. Each booking will receive a guest sample pack of items (soaps/lotions/lip balms, sugar scrubs and lotion bars) as part of your nights stay as a complimentary gift. Amenities include: Soap/shampoo, coffee, tea, water and light snacks. Keyless entry alleviates the need to get "checked in".
Just a short walk to many amenities including food, bars, nightlife, drug stores, groceries as well as many local historical and Kentucky Bourbon Trail activities.
The apartment is located on the second floor above our soap and candle shop. Each booking will receive a guest sample pack of items (soaps/lotions/lip balms, sugar scrubs and lotion bars) as part of your nights stay as a complimentary gift. Amenities include: Soap/shampoo, coffee, tea, water and light snacks. Keyless entry alleviates the need to get "checked in".
Property manager
Steven Stivers
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Unless preapproved by property owner
Pets
Pets allowed
Must get pets approved prior to arrival
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Unless preapproved by property owner
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Bardstown
In the city centre, this apartment is in a walkable area with good shopping. Spalding Hall and My Old Kentucky Home State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Basil's Lake and Highway Lake. At Mary's and Shaq & Coco are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Bardstown, KY
What's nearby
- Bardstown Civil War Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
- Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
- Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 18 min walk
- BJ's Steakhouse - 4 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 3 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In - 19 min walk
- Burger King - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Laureen A.
13 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Laureen A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lance P.
22 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Lance P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Barbara T.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Barbara T.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steve A.
20 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!!
Steve A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela G.
27 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Angela G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelli F.
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bourbon Capital
Kelli F.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angie R.
15 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Bardstown Getaway
Angie R.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robin B.
25 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun time in Bardstown.
Robin B.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brooke P.
20 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Brooke P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thomas C.
12 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Thomas C.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
John M.
29 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best bourbon stay
John M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sue F.
4 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little town apartment
Sue F.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thomas G.
25 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Location
Thomas G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
15 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Michael M.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marione M.
27 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful find!!
Marione M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debra M.
5 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Downtown Bardstown, KY
Debra M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janae L.
3 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable apartment!
Janae L.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniel F.
31 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Daniel F.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason F.
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay! Bardstown was a great place to visit!
Jason F.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joshua K.
13 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Clean and Fun
Joshua K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela A.
5 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bourbon Weekend
Angela A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gina D.
12 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect overnight getaway
Gina D.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
4 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best little place in town
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrew C.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Downtown Bardstown Location
Andrew C.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Steven Stivers
We opened our Soap and Candle shop in 2015 after spending several years doing local arts & craft festivals. In 2015 we purchased our brick and mortar store which included the upstairs apartment. Steve is also a Pediatric Registered Nurse and enjoys continuing in that field on occasions.
Why they chose this property
In 2018 the upstairs apartment underwent an extensive restoration to create what we believe is one of the nicest places in Bardstown. Everything was either replaced or beautified and made better. We want you to be comfortable just as you would at home. Bardstown was voted as Rand McNally's Most Beautiful Towns in America in 2015 and when you visit our town you will see why. Come check out what Bardstown has to offer: Distillery Tours; History; Dramas; Night Life; Delicious Food; Great Shopping.... and of course BOURBON!!!
What makes this property unique
We do allow pets that are well behaved. While there is not a green space directly outside the apartment there are plenty of green areas within the city block. We do charge a $20 pet fee so that we can pay our cleaner to do extra cleaning after pets. While most pets are great visitors and we can't tell that they have been there we have had a few instances where we have had to do a lot of extra work to clean up and sanitize. It is your responsibility to clean up after your pet if there are any accidents. And under no circumstances should dogs be allowed on the beds.
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